as in clinking
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound
the bell on the kitten's collar jingled as she walked
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Recent Examples of jingling
The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025
The next signs of the nation’s political divide might be jingling in your pocket next year.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
With real feathers and a jingling bell, this feather cat teaser taps into your cat’s natural hunting instincts.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jingling
Verb
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The trek up the swinging staircase, twinkle lights clinking with each step, had my heart pounding for more reason than one.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Drawing Room is best for afternoon teas accompanied by a tinkling piano.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The picks kept coming, but the phone was not ringing.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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The line has been ringing a lot lately at his modest consulting business in Portland, Oregon.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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During the day there is no rattling.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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The move revived memories of blatant tampering with inflation statistics by past populist governments, rattling investor confidence and public trust.—
Isabel Debre,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Jingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jingling. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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